Development News for Salina, Kansas

Aubrendale District Edition Preliminary Plat Approved, Including Variation for Lot Access

The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a preliminary plat application, PP26-001, for the Aubrendale District Edition, located at 3135 South 9th Street. The application, filed by Jeff Mays on behalf of Jorong LLC, proposed replatting a 9.19-acre undeveloped tract into eight lots for future commercial development. A key aspect of the review involved a required variation from subdivision regulations concerning lot access, as the property has limited direct public street frontage. Staff analyzed and recommended approval for this variation, finding that it met the four necessary criteria, including not being detrimental to public welfare and avoiding extraordinary hardship. The Commission also considered a staff recommendation to configure the internal drive as a discrete common area tract for clearer access protection and durability, though the applicant expressed a preference for managing this via an easement for flexibility. Ultimately, the Commission approved the preliminary plat and the variation, subject to nine recommended conditions of approval, including the establishment of the internal drive as a discrete tract (condition #7) and the execution of a maintenance agreement (condition #8).